Since Sunday (31), the president of the US House of Representatives, Nacy Pelosi, has been leading an American delegation in Asia. As confirmed by the The Guardian, Reuters and other press vehicles, Pelosi is expected to arrive this Tuesday (02) in Taiwan, an island that is considered “rebel” and claimed by the Chinese government.
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Taiwan between American and Chinese forces
Em response to speculation (Folha de S.Paulo) Regarding Pelosi's trip, Chinese President Xi Jinping issued several warnings to the US in recent days, saying that the country would “pay the price” for this choice. In a rare phone call with Joe Biden, the Chinese president raised the tone about possible retaliation: “Whoever plays with fire will get burned“, he suggested. The US National Security Council (NSC) countered on Monday (01), saying that Nancy Pelosi “has the right to visit Taiwan”.
The risks of the dispute
Pelosi's visit is seen as a threat to Chinese sovereignty and territorial integrity, as there is a historic movement that aims to make Taiwan independent. Despite having been advised by President Joe Biden, the US Army and other members of the government not to intervene in Taiwan, Pelosi has not given up on the trip until now. The Chinese Armed Forces went on high alert this Tuesday, after having prepared for unforeseen events or greater attacks on Saturday, when they carried out training with live ammunition in the Taiwan Strait.
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